Mother In Laws Rice Pudding Arroz Con Leche Recipes

SPANISH ARROZ CON LECHE RECIPE

Steps:

• Rinse the rice under cold water and then put it in a saucepan over a medium heat, just barely covered with water (you could also cover it with milk for even creamier arroz con leche).
• Add the cinnamon stick and lemon rind. Stir continually until all of the water is absorbed.
• Add milk about ½ cup at a time, stirring each time until all is absorbed. Continue adding up to the whole liter of milk, stirring continuously.
• When is seems creamy enough, taste to make sure the texture of the rice is correct. Some prefer it al dente and others like it very cooked (almost mushy).
• When it is to your liking, turn off the heat and add a pinch of salt and dash of cinnamon. Then, add the sugar a few tablespoons at a time until it is sweet enough for you. Enjoy warm or let cool.
• Sprinkle a bit more cinnamon on top to decorate!

MOTHER-IN-LAW'S RICE PUDDING (ARROZ CON LECHE)

Steps:

• In a large kettle, boil the rice, cinnamon, and cloves in about 3 liters of water for 40 minutes or until cooked and very soft. (If it gets too thick and sticky before cooking has finished, add boiling water.).
• Remove from stove. Stir in all the remaining ingredients, mixing well.
• Taste to test for sweetness; this tastes sweeter warm than it will cold, so allow for that.
• Pour into individual dessert dishes or disposable cups.
• Eat while still warm (not hot), or refrigerate and eat cold. This dessert keeps well, refrigerated, for a few days, though some liquid will separate out on the top after a day or two; just stir it back into the rice before eating.
• If you have picky or allergic eaters who don't do raisins and/or coconut but you don't want to omit these ingredients, just leave them out at first, when you are mixing the remaining ingredients into the cooked rice. Pour out portions for the special people, then mix in the "offending" ingredients with the remaining rice and serve the rest. If you are sure to mark which portions are "with" and which are "without," you can make everyone happy. :-).

ARROZ CON LECHE (RICE PUDDING)

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the water, rice and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until water is absorbed., Stir in milk and raisins. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until thick and creamy, stirring frequently. Discard cinnamon. Serve warm or cold.

ARROZ CON LECHE (MEXICAN RICE PUDDING)

Steps:

• Combine water and cinnamon stick in a saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil and cook until cinnamon releases its color and flavor, about 5 minutes. Add rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
• Gradually add whole milk to rice, then evaporated milk. Stir in sugar. Cook uncovered until sugar is dissolved and mixture has thickened, about 10 minutes.
• Serve warm or cold. Sprinkle each portion with ground cinnamon.

RICE PUDDING -- MEXICAN STYLE, ARROZ CON LECHE

Steps:

• Place the rice in a large saucepan with the water, cinnamon, lime peel and salt.
• Bring to a boil; lower the heat and cook, covered, until most of the water has been absorbed.
• Beat an egg into the milk.
• Stir in the milk, egg mixture and sugar, stirring constantly, over low heat until the mixture thickens.
• Add the raisins and vanilla and cook for 2 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and let cool for 10 to 20 minutes.
• Transfer to a platter or individual bowls and refrigerate.
• Garnish with ground cinnamon if desired.